Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. attended Hendrix Collegewith distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. attended Hendrix Collegewith distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center.
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Awesome doc and very friendly
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Benafield is very thorough and explains things very well. I was very pleased with my carpal tunnel surgeries and I trust him with my upcoming shoulder surgeries.
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Gave good guidance; wasn’t pushy
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Benafield takes his time and explains your options and n a very easy way to understand.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Laid-back and easy to speak with. Answered all my questions.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great and friendly people no long wait times
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent doctor, very straightforward style. Efficient and friendly
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Benafield is a gifted hand surgeon. We are fortunate to have him practicing in NWA.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
I always thought that getting an injection into a joint would be a painful experience, but Dr Benefield injected my shoulder without causing any pain or discomfort.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He’s very. Good at what he does .
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
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Bentonville
1800 SE Moberly Lane Bentonville, AR 72712
Fayetteville
3317 N. Wimberly Fayetteville, AR 72703
Dr. R. Bryan Benafield Jr. was born in Fort Worth, TX, and grew up in Conway, AR. Dr. Benafield attended Hendrix College where he was an NAIA All American swimmer, graduating cum laude, With distinction in Biology. He obtained his MD from Vanderbilt University Medical School in Nashville, TN in 1994. After finishing his orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, he then moved to San Francisco, CA where he completed a Hand Surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center. He joined the clinic in 2000 and practices at both the Fayetteville and Bentonville clinics. His practice focus is hand and upper extremity surgery with a special interest in arthroscopic shoulder surgery. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Amanda and their children. They are avid runners and sci-fi/comic book nerds. He is also a political enthusiast. Micah 6:8
Awesome doc and very friendly
Dr Benafield is very thorough and explains things very well. I was very pleased with my carpal tunnel surgeries and I trust him with my upcoming shoulder surgeries.
Gave good guidance; wasn’t pushy
Dr Benafield takes his time and explains your options and n a very easy way to understand.
Laid-back and easy to speak with. Answered all my questions.
Great and friendly people no long wait times
Excellent doctor, very straightforward style. Efficient and friendly
Dr. Benafield is a gifted hand surgeon. We are fortunate to have him practicing in NWA.
I always thought that getting an injection into a joint would be a painful experience, but Dr Benefield injected my shoulder without causing any pain or discomfort.
He’s very. Good at what he does .